Junior Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

Canonical; Mexicali; A distancia; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in open source is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Multipass team, focusing on enhancing user experience through high-quality code and innovative features. This remote role involves international travel and offers a supportive work environment that values code quality and user experience.

Servicios

Biannual in-person team sprints

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Recognition rewards

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Formación

• Expertise in modern C++ development required.
• Cross-platform experience on macOS and/or Windows essential.
• Open source involvement preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use.
• Architect new features and design the user experience.
• Write high-quality code for new features and bug fixes.

Conocimientos

Cross-platform development

Modern C++ development

Software testing

User experience design

Excellent communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's in Computer Science, STEM or similar

Herramientas

Hyper-V

VirtualBox

KVM

QEMU

Descripción del empleo

Use your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to build an open source developer experience with Multipass, a workstation mini-cloud providing Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping. The Multipass team is hiring a Software Engineer to join our distributed team. We value code quality and user experience.

Multipass is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows users to launch VMs easily, similar to a local cloud environment, enabling background builds, cloud appliance testing, and cloud deployment testing, free of charge.

The role involves leadership in design, mentoring, reviewing, and coding.

Location: This is a remote position available in the EMEA region only.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
• Architect new features and design the user experience
• Write high-quality code for new features and bug fixes
• Review code and architecture within Canonical's engineering process
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Debug and resolve user issues
• Support open source community and customer support
• Travel internationally up to two weeks twice a year for company events

Qualifications

• Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows
• Expertise in modern C++ development
• Experience with software testing and TDD
• High standards for code quality, testing, and design
• Knowledge of hypervisor technologies such as Hyper-V, VirtualBox, KVM, QEMU
• Open source involvement
• Knowledge of CI systems is a plus
• Quick learner of new systems and techniques
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar

What We Offer

We offer a competitive, performance-driven compensation package, annual reviews, and benefits aligned with our values. Our offerings include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Recognition rewards, annual leave, maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues and attend events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, known for Ubuntu, and leading in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a remote-first company since 2004, committed to excellence and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, fostering a discrimination-free workplace.